salarySt. Louis is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$117
👥 People living there
291,467
288,512
Commute to work
22.3 min
22.1 min
College degree
57.3%
41.1%
Own their home
52.3%
45.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $68,970 | +80% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $70,990 | +38% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $77,170 | +30% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $77,000 | +28% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $73,240 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $74,130 | -20% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $93,140 | -18% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $60,650 | +18% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $58,473 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Durham or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $60,569 in St. Louis, 45% more in Durham.